TSE suspends website offering cryptocurrency for support to Flávio
Minister suspended website and determined precautionary measures analyzing requests presented by Lula's and Flávio's campaigns.
TL;DR
- TSE Minister Estela Aranha ordered the immediate suspension of the website 'Brasil 22 Token'.
- The website offered cryptocurrency ('$B22' token) as a reward for social media posts supporting presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
- The scheme operated an 'Airdrop' program, giving virtual currency for promoting 'vote 22'.
- Requests for suspension were filed by both Lula's and Flávio Bolsonaro's campaigns.
- The TSE cited that offering economic advantages for political content on social media is prohibited by electoral law.
- The minister also prohibited the offering or distribution of B22 tokens and ordered the removal of related content from digital platforms.